Junior Accountant

Junior AccountantOur client, a management company with over 20 locations in the Midwest, is growing quickly and is seeking an eager, motivated, Junior Accountant who would be working directly with the Finance and Operation Management Team.Responsibilities of the Junior Accountant:Perform weekly bank statement reconciliations.Analyze general ledger for accuracy preparing journal entries as needed.Assist with monthly, quarterly and year end closing, including annual audit.Monitor, analyze and reconcile general ledger, prepaid expenses, miscellaneous receivables, accruals and other balance sheet accounts.Maintain fixed assets and depreciation system.Prepare monthly and quarterly state sales tax returns.Assist with other accounting tasks and projects as assigned.Background Required for the Junior Accountant role:Associates or Bachelor of Science in Accounting.Prior experience working in an accounting/finance department is desirable.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication, time management, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.